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US lawmakers and officials discuss next steps for Israel-Gaza conflict

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- As Israel continues its attack on targets within Gaza, and Hamas holds onto roughly 200 hostages, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging both sides to consider innocent lives in danger."That's why it's imperative that we work to protect all civilians in this conflict, to prevent more deaths, atop the many that have already occurred," Blinken said.The Pentagon says the priority is preventing the conflict from spreading."We do not want to see the situation in Israel widen into a broader regional conflict," Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said. "Our message to any country or group thinking about trying to take advantage of this situation to widen the conflict is don't."On Capitol Hill, both Senate leaders say lawmakers can't allow delays in the House to block aid to Israel."We have a responsibility to not look away from the brutality and inhumanity that terrorists have inflicted on innocent Israeli men, women, and children," Sen. Mit...

Chicago introduces Halloweek events through Halloween

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

CHICAGO — Halloween is just around the corner but on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Halloweek.The city is planning events throughout the city through Halloween. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Ten events are being held in different neighborhoods.They include community art projects, skateboarding workshops, food trucks offering free meals and the chance to meet with Chicago police, fire and park district personnel. The city is also planning to host 16 youth events called Kickbacks across the city. It will focus on engaging teenagers and their families.

Texas counties ban traveling to obtain abortion care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After Texas outlawed nearly all abortions after the end of Roe v. Wade, some conservative local governments want to go further -- banning their residents from traveling to obtain an abortion anywhere.On Monday, Lubbock County passed an ordinance that prohibits assisting a county resident to obtain an abortion "regardless of the location of the abortion." It also prohibits driving through the unincorporated areas of Lubbock County on the way to receive an abortion.The measure significantly expands the scope of Texas' statewide abortion ban -- expanding the prohibition to Texas residents, not just Texas borders.Mark Lee Dickson, a pastor and influential anti-abortion advocate, says the law is aimed at what he calls "abortion trafficking." "Even though abortion is outlawed in the state of Texas, we still have... abortion states," Dickson said. "Just like we saw in years past during the times of slavery, there were free states and there were slave states. We're seein...

Daemon Hunt gets first promotion from Wild’s Blue Line Academy in Iowa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

In the Wild’s Blue Line Academy in Des Moines, Daemon Hunt is considered something of an upperclassman.“Hunt’s been there for a couple of years, so we felt, obviously, that he’s the next guy to come up and play,” Minnesota head coach Dean Evason said.Hunt, the first of what the Wild believe is a talented young group of defensemen to be called up from Iowa, is all of 21 years old, but he has 69 AHL games under his belt in parts of three seasons with the Wild’s top affiliate.It wasn’t unexpected.“I have high expectations for myself and I did believe I could be the next guy to get up here,” Hunt said Tuesday before the Wild’s 8 p.m. puck drop against the Edmonton Oilers at Xcel Energy Center.Hunt was having a strong camp before suffering a concussion, on a hit from Colorado minor leaguer Tanner Kero, in the team’s first preseason game but said he has recovered fully and back on his A game.It didn’t appear he would be making his NHL debut on Tuesday. He was called up as insurance ...

Judge sentences Fridley man to 40-year prison term in brutal slaying of girlfriend in St. Paul apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

A Fridley man with a history of civil commitments for mental illness and chemical dependency received a 40-year prison sentence Tuesday for beating and stabbing his girlfriend to death inside her St. Paul apartment in 2020 in front of his 2-year-old nephew.Terrion Sherman’s sentence, handed down by Ramsey County District Judge Kellie Charles, was an upward departure from sentencing guidelines and the statutory maximum for a second-degree intentional murder conviction.Terrion Lamar Sherman (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Sherman, 27, had waived a jury trial, and the judge in August found him guilty of brutally murdering 21-year-old Abigail Simpson, a graduate of West Bend High School in Wisconsin who was attending college classes full time in St. Paul with a plan of becoming an attorney.Sherman faced a presumptive sentence of just over 27 years in prison under state guidelines. Charles, however, ruled that “identifiable, substantial and compelling reasons”...

See the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA championship rings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

The Nuggets unveiled the rings to commemorate their 2023 NBA championship on Tuesday prior to their season-opening game against the Lakers at Ball Arena.Made in collaboration with jewelry makers Jason of Beverly Hills, the rings feature more than 16 carats of diamonds, rubies and sapphires — each gemstone representing the team’s colors and the 16 carets signifying Denver’s 16 wins en route to the title.“I really wanted to make the ring for the Nuggets — challenging my team to come up with features we knew others just wouldn’t think of that would help set our design apart,” Jason of Beverly Hills CEO Jason Arasheben said in a news release. “We got player feedback during summer league and were able to include two new design elements that make this ring stand out from anything ever seen before in championship jewelry.”Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Opening night notes: Nuggets ring ceremony scenes from Ball Arena, a new...

Opening night notes: Nuggets ring ceremony scenes from Ball Arena, a new Denver jersey sponsor and Lakers’ offseason beef

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

There were seemingly no tears, or if there were, they were sufficiently disguised. The Nuggets kept things brief during their ring and banner ceremony Tuesday night at Ball Arena before opening the season against the Lakers.Jamal Murray did the Blue Arrow as he walked out to receive his ring. The crowd completely drowned out Altitude broadcaster Vic Lombardi as he introduced Nikola Jokic (last but not least in the ring reception order, of course). Murray jokingly pretended to throw his ring to somebody in the stands as the ceremony ended. And Aaron Gordon and Michael Malone gave punctual speeches before a banner sporting the Larry O’Brien trophy was raised into the rafters.“You guys have been the best fans in the NBA for eight years. We appreciate that,” Malone said. “Last year was amazing. We’ve got one ring. Who wants another?”Fans gave commissioner Adam Silver the draft treatment, booing him. They were taken by Gordon’s charisma as A.G. s...

Daughter charged in mother's murder in El Monte

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

A 25-year-old woman accused of killing her mother at her home in El Monte Sunday evening has been formally charged with her murder. Kimberly Gonzalez allegedly stabbed and killed her mother, Jacqueline Perez, at her home on the 11000 block of Ranchito Street.Gonzalez was allegedly seen by an El Monte police officer outside of the home covered in her mother's blood. Bloody footprints at the home could be seen from Sky5 Monday morning.Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspected murder weapon was recovered, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Gonzalez was charged Tuesday with one count of murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office alleges that Gonzalez used a knife during the murder.District Attorney George Gascón called Perez's killing an "unimaginable tragedy." "This was an extraordinarily violent act which has had a profound impact on our community," Gascón said. "We are fully committed to se...

Mission Inn Museum in Riverside at risk of eviction from historic hotel and spa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

The beloved Mission Inn Museum is in danger of being evicted from its namesake, the historic Spanish-style landmark Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in the heart of downtown Riverside, over a fight about the lease.  Both the hotel and the museum attract tens of thousands of visitors every year for their rich history and the annual Festival of Lights celebration.  The Mission Inn Foundation runs the museum within the historic landmark hotel.  “We provide access to the artifacts, access to the tours and without that, the only way anyone would be able to see the hotel would be through meal, hotel stays and weddings, which means most of our citizens would never be able to experience it,” Jarod Hoogland, the executive director of the Mission Inn Foundation, told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson.  After a decades-long run, the museum could face eviction because of a disagreement over a new lease.  “It would sever the foundation and the museum from the hotel,” Hoogland explained. “The hot...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Wrong-Way Accident on 10 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:44 GMT

One Pronounced Dead, Three Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Crash near Santa Fe AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (October 24, 2023) – One victim was fatally injured Thursday morning, in a wrong-way crash on 10 Freeway.Officers say the unidentified driver of a white Dodge Charger was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes for reasons unknown. Shortly after, the Dodge then slammed into an eastbound black sedan.Medics arrived and later declared one victim dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet release their identity. In addition, crews took three other occupants to LA General Medical Center with serious injuries.The identities of those involved in the accident have not yet been released. Once available, further details will be provided about the wrong-way accident on 10 Freeway.Emergency personnel were also advising other drivers to avoid the area during cleanup and preliminary duties.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of th...